Staff Research Chemist - ASET Lab

The Applied Science Engineering and Technology (ASET) Laboratory is is recruiting for a full-time, temporary staff chemist. This position is supervised by the the laboratory director and is primarily focused on analytical support (water, tissues, biofluids, etc..). Most analytical work will involve ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and LC/MS. Occasional use of other equipment may involve NMR, TOC, GC/MS, Orbitrap MS, laser ablation, solvent evaporator, centrifuge, lyophilizer, and other automated equipment. This position will also work with undergraduate student researchers. 

ASET is the most advanced and comprehensive analytical chemistry facility in the State of Alaska, containing over $5 million worth of recently-purchased analytical equipment in a modern, up-to-date, laboratory setting. The laboratory is located in Anchorage, Alaska, the largest city in the State with nearly 300,000 population and access to world-class recreational opportunities. The UAA campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting at the base of the Chugach Mountains in the U-Med district. The laboratory focuses on supporting research projects in environmental and biomedical science, providing student training, and providing analytical service. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Varies According to Level of Position Filled

Research Professional 2:Knowledge of research methods and analytical procedures. Knowledge of standard reporting procedures. Skilled in accurate data collection methods. Ability to use computerized tools to organize and analyze information and communicate findings. Knowledge of publishing requirements. Knowledge of statistical/fiscal methods. Knowledge of fiscal restrictions associated with research monies. Analytical skills. Ability to communicate findings for internal- and external- reporting. 

Research Professional 3: Advanced knowledge of research methods and analytical procedures. Knowledge of standard reporting procedures. Skilled in accurate data collection methods. Ability to use computerized tools to organize and analyze information and communicate findings. Knowledge of publishing requirements. Knowledge of statistical/fiscal methods. Knowledge of fiscal restrictions associated with research monies. Analytical skills. Ability to communicate findings for internal- and external- reporting. Ability to successfully lead* the work of others. Proven ability to develop models for use by other research professionals.

Education Requirements

Varies According to Level of Position Filled

Research Professional 2: Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g. science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Research Professional 3: Master’s degree and two years research experience at the postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research (e.g. science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Varies According to Level of Position Filled

Research Professional 2: Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g. science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Research Professional 3: Master’s degree and two years research experience at the postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research (e.g. science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage Campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the Temporary Salary Table and the Grade is determined based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patrick Tomco at pltomco@alaska.edu. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.